8 Simple Steps To Prepare Ragi Porridge For Your Baby

Planning to introduce home-made weaning foods in your baby’s diet? Wondering whether ragi is healthy for your little one! If these questions got you to sit up and take notice, consider reading our post. Here we talk about how to make ragi porridge for babies, its benefits, and some simple recipes to make it.

What Is Ragi Porridge?

Ragi or finger millet is extremely nutritious, and it helps your baby’s overall growth and development. Finger millet contains high amounts of proteins, calcium, and iron. It is gluten-free, low in fat, absorbable and easily digestible. Ragi porridge serves as one of the best weaning food preparations. You can introduce it to your baby once she completes six months. But, be sure to consult your pediatrician before you introduce ragi porridge in your little angel’s diet (1).

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How To Prepare Ragi Porridge For Babies?

Now that you know why ragi is good for babies let’s look at how to make ragi porridge for baby. Initially, introduce ragi porridge to your little baby. Start with feeding her plain bland porridge of finger millet for one week. Once she habituates to the porridge, prepare and serve semi-solid porridge. If your little one faces any problems digesting it, stop feeding her porridge for a few days before resuming.

You Will Need:

One cup of water

Two teaspoons of ragi porridge powder

One teaspoon of ghee

A half cup of milk

A bit of grated jaggery

Preparing Porridge Powder:

Wash the ragi appropriately.

Remove the liquid and spread it on a clean cloth under sunlight to dry.

Once it dries, roast the powder over a medium flame until you smell an aroma of roasted finger millet.